The Maine EMS for Children program is excited to share a new opportunity for obstetrical education beginning this fall. Partnering with Maine DHHS, we are offering several sessions for “Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO)”. This course, developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), is designed to improve the management of normal deliveries, as well as obstetric emergencies by standardizing the skills of first responders, emergency department personnel, and maternity care providers. BLSO offers evidence-based, hands-on workshops with mnemonics and case-based discussions that can play an important role in promoting teamwork. Pre-hospital resuscitation, communication in transit, and transition to hospital care can be improved when pre-hospital and hospital providers share a conceptual framework. This document provides an overview of BLSO.
This course cost is being covered through various grants to improve health care and equity in rural areas and there is no cost for attendees. Course fees, text, and certification is included. CEH/CME is being offered for RNs, Advanced Practice Providers, MD/DOs, and EMS clinicians.
This course currently has 5 scheduled offerings and will have additional future dates and locations. Each course has a maximum of 18 students. The course is open to EMS clinicians, RNs, PAs, NPs, MDs, and DOs.
There is pre-course work required prior to the in-person class, more info to follow after registration.
September 28 at Howland Fire Department 0730-1630 To register click the following link:
September 29 at Millinocket Regional Hospital 0730-1630 To register click the following link
October 24 at Calais Community Hospital (registration and flyer pending)
October 25 at Down East Community Hospital (registration and flyer pending)
November at the Atlantic Partners EMS Conference at Samoset (registration and flyer pending)
For questions, please contact the Maine EMS for Children Program